The Al-Khayyat Foundation
Helping those displaced by conflict to rebuild safe, healthy and happy lives and secure bright futures.
ABOUT
Established in 2012 by Moutaz Al-Khayyat and Ramez Al-Khayyat, the Al-Khayyat Foundation is dedicated to advancing human development, strengthening resilience, and expanding opportunity for people and communities affected by conflict, displacement, and hardship.
We believe lasting progress begins by investing in people and creating the conditions for individuals and communities not only to recover, but to thrive.
We support programs that respond to immediate humanitarian needs while contributing to long-term recovery and sustainable development. Our work spans education, healthcare, humanitarian response, community development, institutional capacity building, and access to economic and social opportunities. Together, these areas of focus help reinforce the people, systems, and institutions that enable communities to build safer, healthier, and more secure futures.
Our approach is grounded in partnership and the belief that sustainable progress depends on local leadership and shared responsibility. We work with trusted organizations, public institutions, and community stakeholders to support locally led solutions that reflect local priorities, build capability, and expand opportunity.
Registered as a charitable organization in both the United States and Canada, the Al-Khayyat Foundation supports programs across multiple regions, with a focus on communities affected by conflict and other areas facing humanitarian and development challenges. Through collaboration and sustained commitment, we help create pathways toward greater resilience, inclusion, and long-term prosperity.
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OUR FOCUS
The Al-Khayyat Foundation focuses its efforts on the Middle East while also supporting displaced communities across the globe. We partner with organisations large and small who share our values, know their communities and can guarantee that our funding gets to those who need it.
Humanitarian Aid
Conflict in the Middle East has left millions of people displaced, living in informal tented settlements without access to food, water, sanitation or healthcare. These are urgent concerns. The Al-Khayyat Foundation supports programmes that provide vital assistance to the most vulnerable in their time of need.
Education and Employment
Lacking skills and education are real barriers to employment for many refugees. We fund organisations that provide further education, vocational training and access to the labour market support refugees to re-enter work, make a living and support their families with dignity.
Emotional Support and Wellbeing
Many refugees have endured unimaginable hardships and faced devasting losses. However, the psychological impact of the refugee experience is often overlooked. The Al-Khayyat Foundation looks to partner with organisations offering mental health support and counselling.
Current Partners
The Al-Khayyat Foundation is proud to be supporting these programs. We are proud to partner with organisations large and small who share our vision for a more equitable future for all.
Unicef Covid-19 Appeal
The Al-Khayyat Foundation has made a donation to unicef's Covid-19 response that provides critical vital health, nutrition, education, child protection, water, sanitation and hygiene, gender-based violence and social protection services.
The World Food Programme USA
The Al-Khayyat Foundation matched contributions from WFP USA donors dollar for dollar to raise money for Syrians. Each month, WFP reaches nearly 4 million people inside Syria as well as almost 1.5 million Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries. We are proud to contribute to this effort.
The Salvation Army, Toronto
The Al-Khayyat Foundation donated over 100 food hampers to the Salvation Army in Toronto. Covid-19 has put additional pressure on food banks around the city, with demand outweighing supply. This donation will support 100 families of five for a month.
UN Refugee Agency
The Al-Khayyat Foundation has partnered with 'USA for UNHCR' to support efforts to help Syrian refugees during the winter months in Jordan and Lebanon. Over 5.6 million people have fled Syria since 2011, seeking safety in Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan and beyond. Millions more are displaced inside Syria and, as war continues, hope is fading fast. We are proud to support the UNHCR.
STUDIO.89.
Studio.89 is a non-profit social enterprise, community space and fair-trade café in East Mississauga, Canada. Studio.89 provides free event space, arts and educational programming, including training and upskilling women and girls to acquire the essential competencies for the workplace and enhance their employment opportunities.
The Institute of International Education
The Al-Khayyat Foundation is proud to be funding scholarships for 43 Syrian students enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. The ongoing conflict in Syria has left many Syrians with urgent financial need and unable to fund their education. Recognising that today's students could be tomorrow's leaders, we are pleased to support this initiative.
Seek Funding
We understand that Covid-19 has presented particular challenges for the charities and non-profit sectors. If you need funding and believe your organisation or initiative is aligned with our mission, please complete form to apply.
Contact
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